park assist FORD BRONCO 2023 Owners Manual
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Electronic Locking Differential
What Is the Electronic LockingDifferential................................................203
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................203
Switching the Electronic LockingDifferential On and Off........................205
Electronic Locking Differential Indicators.......................................................................206
Electronic Locking Differential –Troubleshooting......................................207
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................209
Anti-Lock Braking System......................209
Brake Over Accelerator............................209
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.3LEcoBoost™..............................................209
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™..........209
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................209
Brake Fluid Specification..........................210
Brakes – Troubleshooting........................210
Electric Parking Brake
What Is the Electric Parking Brake........213
Applying the Electric Parking Brake......213
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in anEmergency.................................................213
Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake.............................................................213
Automatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake............................................213
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning.........................................................................214
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge..........................................................214
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting.........................................................................214
Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist............................216
How Does Hill Start Assist Work...........216
Hill Start Assist Precautions....................216
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Manual Transmission.............................216
Switching Hill Start Assist On and Off -Automatic Transmission......................216
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......216
Traction Control
What Is Traction Control...........................217
How Does Traction Control Work..........217
Switching Traction Control On and Off..........................................................................217
Traction Control Indicator.........................217
Traction Control – Troubleshooting......218
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work..........219
Switching Stability Control On and Off........................................................................220
Stability Control Indicator.........................221
Trail Control
What Is Trail Control..................................222
Trail Control Limitations...........................222
Switching Trail Control On and Off......222
Setting the Trail Control Speed.............222
Canceling the Set Speed.........................223
Trail Control Indicators..............................223
Trail One Pedal Drive.................................223
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................225
Trail Control – Troubleshooting............226
Trail Turn Assist
What Is Trail Turn Assist...........................227
Trail Turn Assist Precautions...................227
Trail Turn Assist Limitations....................227
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Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off.........................................................................227
Trail Turn Assist Indicators.......................227
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting......228
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect
What Is the Stabilizer Bar Disconnect........................................................................229
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Precautions........................................................................229
Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Excluding: Raptor.........229
Switching the Stabilizer Bar DisconnectOn and Off - Raptor..............................230
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect Indicators.........................................................................231
Stabilizer Bar Disconnect –Troubleshooting.......................................231
Hill Descent Control - ManualTransmission
What Is Hill Descent Control..................235
How Does Hill Descent Control Work........................................................................235
Hill Descent Control Precautions.........235
Switching Hill Descent Control On andOff................................................................235
Setting the Hill Descent Speed.............235
Hill Descent Control Indicator................235
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting........................................................................236
Steering
Electric Power Steering.............................237
Steering – Troubleshooting.....................237
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions..........................240
Switching Parking Aid On and Off.......240
Rear Parking Aid...........................................241
Front Parking Aid.........................................241
Parking Aid Indicators...............................243
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting............243
Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera.............244
Rear View Camera Precautions............244
Locating the Rear View Camera...........244
Rear View Camera Guide Lines.............244
Rear View Camera Object DistanceIndicators...................................................245
Rear View Camera Settings....................245
360 Degree Camera
What Is the 360 Degree Camera..........247
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work........................................................................247
360 Degree Camera Precautions.........247
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras......247
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines.........248
360 Degree Camera Settings................249
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control.............................250
Switching Cruise Control On and Off........................................................................250
Setting the Cruise Control Speed........250
Canceling the Set Speed..........................251
Resuming the Set Speed..........................251
Cruise Control Indicators..........................251
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work........................................................................252
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions........................................................................252
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations........................................................................253
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Onand Off.......................................................255
Setting the Adaptive Cruise ControlSpeed..........................................................255
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap........................................................................256
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If you require assistance or clarification onpolicies or procedures, please contact thecustomer relationship center.
United States
Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Relationship CenterPO Box 6248Dearborn, MI 481261-800-392-3673 (FORD)TDD for the hearing impaired:7-1-1 (where offered by your telephoneservice provider)www.ford.com/help/contact/
Ford Credit - US Only
Ford Credit offers a full range of financingand lease plans to help you acquire yourvehicle. If you have financed or leased yourvehicle through Ford Credit, thank you foryour business.
For assistance call 1-800-727-7000, or formore information about Ford Credit andaccess to an account manager, visitwww.ford.com/finance.
Canada
Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-565-3673 (FORD)TDD for the hearing impaired:7-1-1 (where offered by your telephoneservice provider)www.ford.ca
Australia
Ford Motor Company of Australia Pty Ltd.Customer Relationship CentrePrivate Mail Bag 5Campbellfield, Victoria, 3061Telephone: (13 FORD) 13 3673E-mail: [email protected]
New Zealand
Ford Motor CompanyAttention: Customer Relationship CentrePrivate Bag 76912Manukau City 2241Telephone: 0800 367 369 (FORDNZ)E-mail: [email protected]
China - Imported Vehicle
Customer Relationship CenterTelephone: 400-690-1886Website: https://www.ford.com.cn/
China - Chang’An Ford
Customer Relationship CenterTelephone: 800-810-8168Mobile: 400-887-7766Website: https://www.ford.com.cn/
Asia Pacific Direct Markets(APDM)
E-mail: [email protected]
Caribbean, Central America andIsrael
Ford Motor CompanyFord Export OperationsAttention: Owner Relations1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, MI 48101Fax: (313) 390-0804Telephone: (313) 594-4857E-mail: [email protected]
U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
Ford Motor CompanyFord Export OperationsAttention: Owner Relations1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Business Park #3Allen Park, MI 48101Telephone: (800) 841-3673E-mail: [email protected]
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WHAT IS MYKEY
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits.
You can program the restrictions to all keysexcept one. Any keys that you did notprogram are administrator keys or adminkeys.
Note:Every MyKey receives the samerestrictions and settings. You cannotprogram them individually.
MYKEY SETTINGS
NON-CONFIGURABLE MYKEYSETTINGS
Seatbelt Reminder or Belt-Minder™
MyKey mutes the audio system until thefront seat passengers buckle the front seatbelts.
Note:If your vehicle includes an AM/FMradio or a very basic audio system, the radiomay not mute.
Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
Some satellite radio channels haverestricted access to adult radio content.
Early Low Fuel
The low fuel level warning lamp turns onearlier.
Driving and Parking Aids
You cannot configure settings for parkingaids, blind spot information system, andcross traffic alert. These systems turn onwhen the vehicle turns on, and you cannotswitch them off with a MyKey.
You cannot configure settings forpre-collision assist and lane keeping. Thesesystems turn on when the vehicle turns on.
A new destination in the navigation systemcan only be set using voice commandswhen using a MyKey, and with your vehiclemoving.
Note:MyKey drivers may be able to switchthe lane keeping assist off, but this featureturns back on automatically with every newkey cycle.
CONFIGURABLE MYKEYSETTINGS
You can configure the following settingsafter creating a MyKey. See Creating aMyKey (page 85).
Speed Limit
WARNING: Do not set MyKeymaximum speed limit to a limit that willprevent the driver from maintaining asafe speed considering posted speedlimits and prevailing road conditions. Thedriver is always responsible to drive inaccordance with local laws andprevailing conditions. Failure to do socould result in accident or injury.
You can set a speed limit for your vehicle.Warning messages appear on thetouchscreen and a tone sounds if yourvehicle reaches the set speed. You cannotoverride the set speed when using a MyKey.
Speed Minder
You can set a speed reminder for yourvehicle. Warning messages appear on thetouchscreen and a tone sounds if yourvehicle exceeds the set speed.
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Drive Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control(page 260).
Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators will appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Hill Descent
See Hill Descent Control (page235).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
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Four-Wheel Drive
See Four-Wheel Drive (page195).
Note:Some indicators appear differentdepending on vehicle options.
Front Airbag
See Airbags (page 68).
Front Fog Lamp
See Using the Front FogLamps (page 106).
G.O.A.T Modes
See G.O.A.T. Mode Control (page 260).
Baja mode.
Normal mode.
Off-road mode.
Rock crawl mode.
Slippery mode.
Sport mode.
Tow/Haul mode.
Headlamp High Beam
See Using the High BeamHeadlamps (page 104).
Lane Keeping System
See Lane Keeping System(page 272).
MyMode
See Selecting a G.O.A.T. Mode(page 261).
One Pedal Drive
See Trail One Pedal Drive(page 223).
Parking Lamps
See Exterior Lighting (page104).
Pre-Collision Assist
See Pre-Collision Assist (page286).
Stability Control and TractionControl
See Stability Control (page219). See Traction Control(page 217).
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Note:The engine block heater is mosteffective when outdoor temperatures arebelow 0°F (-18°C).
USING THE ENGINE BLOCKHEATER
Make sure the receptacle terminals areclean and dry prior to use. Clean them witha dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hoursof energy per hour of use. The system doesnot have a thermostat. It achievesmaximum temperature afterapproximately three hours of operation.Using the heater longer than three hoursdoes not improve system performance andunnecessarily uses electricity.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1.Shift into neutral.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Wait until the engine reaches idlespeed.
4.Press the push button ignition switch.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS STATIONARY -AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1.Shift into park (P).
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Wait until the engine reaches idlespeed.
4.Press the push button ignition switch.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
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1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3.Apply the parking brake.
STOPPING THE ENGINE WHENYOUR VEHICLE IS MOVING -AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Switching off theengine when your vehicle is still movingresults in a significant decrease inbraking assistance. Higher effort isrequired to apply the brakes and to stopyour vehicle. A significant decrease insteering assistance could also occur. Thesteering does not lock, but higher effortcould be required to steer your vehicle.When you switch the ignition off, someelectrical circuits, for example airbags,also turn off. If you unintentionally switchthe ignition off, shift into neutral (N) andrestart the engine.
1.Press and hold the push button ignitionswitch until the engine stops, or pressit three times within two seconds.
2.Shift into neutral (N) and use thebrakes to bring your vehicle to a safestop.
3.Shift into park (P).
4.Apply the parking brake.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP
Automatic engine stop switches the engineoff if it has been idling for an extendedperiod to help you save fuel.
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINESTOP WORK
Automatic engine stop turns the engineoff. The ignition also turns off to savebattery power. Before the engine shutsdown, a message appears in theinstrument cluster display showing a timercounting down. If you do not intervenewithin 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.Another message appears in theinstrument cluster display to inform youthat the engine has shut down to save fuel.Start your vehicle as you normally do.
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WHAT IS HILL START ASSIST
Hill Start Assist
This feature applies the brakes to hold yourvehicle after you bring the vehicle to a stopon a slope.
HOW DOES HILL START
ASSIST WORK
When the system activates, your vehicleremains stationary for a few seconds afteryou release the brake pedal. This gives youtime to move your foot from the brakepedal to the accelerator pedal. The brakesrelease when you apply the acceleratorpedal and the vehicle begins to moveforward, or the vehicle is stationary beyondthe Hill Start Assist hold time.
The system activates when your vehicle isin any forward gear and facing uphill, orwhen your vehicle is in reverse (R) andfacing downhill.
HILL START ASSIST
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The system does notreplace the parking brake. When youleave your vehicle, always apply theparking brake.
WARNING: You must remain inyour vehicle when the system turns on.At all times you are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle, supervising thesystem, and intervening if required.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.
SWITCHING HILL START
ASSIST ON AND OFF -
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
You can switch hill start assist on and offon the touchscreen:
1.Press Features on the touchscreen.
2.Press Driver Assistance.
3.Switch Hill Start Assist on or off.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
SWITCHING HILL START
ASSIST ON AND OFF -
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Hill start assist is active when you switchthe ignition on. You cannot switch thesystem on or off.
HILL START ASSIST –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HILL START ASSIST –INFORMATION MESSAGES
ActionMessage
Displays whensystem is not avail-able. Have yourvehicle checked assoon as possible.
Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
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WHAT IS TRAIL CONTROL
WARNING: The system does notcontrol speed in low traction conditionsor extremely steep slopes. The systemis designed to be an aid and does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drivewith due care and attention. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury.
Trail control lets you focus on steeringduring low-speed and off-road use bycontrolling your vehicle's acceleration andbraking to maintain the speed that you set.
You may hear a noise from the anti-lockbrake system pump motor when you usethe system. This is normal.
TRAIL CONTROL LIMITATIONS
Trail control is unavailable when any of thefollowing occur:
•Your vehicle speed is greater than20 mph (32 km/h) in two-wheel drivehigh (2H) or four-wheel drive high (4H)modes.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than9 mph (15 km/h) in four-wheel drivelow (4L) mode.
•Your vehicle speed is greater than5 mph (8 km/h) in reverse (R).
•The transmission is in park (P).
•The driver side door is open or yourseatbelt is off when the driver side dooris removed.
•Cruise control is on.
•Pro trailer backup assist is on.
SWITCHING TRAIL CONTROL
ON AND OFF
Bronco Off-Road Features
Press the button on the center console.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with trailone pedal drive, this will activate trail onepedal drive if you are in four wheel drive high(4H) or four wheel drive low (4L) mode,until you set a speed for trail control.
The system switches off if you press thebutton again or exceed 40 mph (64 km/h).
SETTING THE TRAIL CONTROL
SPEED
Note:The buttons are on the steeringwheel.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the button to set orincrease the set speed. Pressand hold to adjust the speed inlarger increments.
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